DeWanna Bonner is making her way to Indiana to join Caitlin Clark and the Fever, according to a source close to the deal. The individual requested to remain anonymous, as an official announcement has yet to be released.

Bonner, a six-time All-Star, has spent the past five seasons with the Connecticut Sun, where she played a vital role in their journey to the WNBA Finals in 2022. Last season, she averaged 15.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists, earning her a place on the All-Star team.

This transfer to Indiana will reunite Bonner with Stephanie White, her coach during the last two seasons in Connecticut. Bonner brings valuable championship experience to the Fever, who recently welcomed Clark, the most recent Rookie of the Year, as well as Aliyah Boston, who also clinched the award in 2023. The 37-year-old Bonner is a two-time champion from her tenure in Phoenix, where Amber Cox, the new general manager of the Fever, previously served as president.

First reported by ESPN, Bonner’s signing is seen as a significant addition. Last season, the Fever experienced an early exit in the playoffs, falling in the first round to Connecticut. They have made other key moves this offseason, adding Natasha Howard to the roster and re-signing Kelsey Mitchell. Furthermore, they engaged in a four-team deal to acquire Sophie Cunningham.

Expressing her enthusiasm, Clark remarked shortly before her jersey retirement ceremony at Iowa, “I’m excited we made some great moves. It’s clear that (president of basketball and business operations) Kelly (Krauskopf), Amber, and the entire Fever organization are committed to building a winning team now. They’re assembling strong pieces that will work well together.”

Bonner’s departure from Connecticut marks a significant change for the Sun, as she is the last remaining member of their starting lineup. Brionna Jones has joined Atlanta via free agency, while DiJonai Carrington and Ty Harris have been traded to Dallas.

Additionally, Alyssa Thomas, Bonner’s fiancée, has been traded to Phoenix after receiving a franchise tag from Connecticut. She expressed that both she and Bonner would love to continue playing as teammates but acknowledged that their individual paths are important as well. “Ultimately, we’re both individuals prioritizing what’s best for ourselves and each other,” Thomas stated. “We enjoy playing with one another, but if that doesn’t happen, it’s not the end of the world.”